The “Future Maestros” Gold Star program is designed to recognize young music leaders in grades 3-6 who attend music classes within a school district. Below you will find student and educator criteria as well as a PDF of the award certificate.
Educator Eligibility
Educator must be current members of their MEA/NAfME, teach grades 3-6 music, and/or direct the music ensembles in an accredited school district of their state.
Student Eligibility
Candidates must attend/participate in classes designated as music classes by the local school district. Candidates must have been in attendance at the school for the equivalent of one semester including after-school ensembles, and be in grades 3-6.
Award Requirements
Future Maestros consideration should not be limited to any one segment of a music program (for example general music, chorus, orchestra, etc.).
Awards may be presented at the advisor’s discretion (monthly, per quarter, yearly, etc.) An individual can only receive one award every school year. This encourages additional students to be recognized. There is no limit to the number of awards an educator can give per year.
Criteria
- Music Participation
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- Candidates must have been enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble and/or class for at least one semester of the current school year grades 3-6.
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- Academic Achievement
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- Candidates must have maintained a minimum of an A average grade or equivalent in music for the previous grading period with no academic ineligibility. Association members may make exceptions to these requirements at their discretion with the school administrator’s approval.
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- Leadership
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- Generally speaking, any school, classroom, or community activity that students are actively involved in will suffice. Leadership roles in both school and community may be considered as long as they can be verified.
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- Character
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- One description of the character is a person who demonstrates respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Members are encouraged to take this model and modify it to meet their local needs.
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Future Maestros Gold Star Award Certificate (Fillable PDF)
Message from PMEA Tri-M Chair, Tina Bennett
Highlighted Resources
Planning your induction ceremony?
Visit the Tri-M Chapter Setup Guide for information on how to establish a chapter, create bylaws, elect officers, and find a sample induction ceremony template along with service project ideas!
Share with the Tri-M online community.
Join the Tri-M Advisors Facebook Group to network and share ideas with other advisors from across the country. This is a great starting point if you are a new advisor!
Need service project ideas?
Check out our service project library to find ideas shared by other chapters.
Tri-M Swag
Make sure you have enough pins and certificates for your incoming members, and plenty of cords and medallions for your graduating students this spring. Our Tri-M Merchandise Web Store is easy to use and offers everything you need to recognize your members.
See the links below for some wonderful, heartfelt videos and narratives from several Tri-M Chapters around the state.
Hershey Tri-M Members Speak of Impact of Music Education
Beaver Area Tri-M Members write about the impact of Music Education in their lives
Blackhawk HS writes about Importance of Music Education in their Lives
Punxsatawney HS Tri-M Videos and Narratives on the Impact of Music Education in their Lives
Collegiate Academy Tri-M Speaks on Impact of Music Education
For more information on how to create a chapter, contact PMEA Tri-M Chair Tina Bennett.